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sheepish
01
feeling slightly embarrassed or ashamed, often due to having done something silly or foolish
Examples
The boy looked sheepish as he admitted to breaking the vase.
The politician gave a sheepish apology for his gaffe.
02
showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way
Examples
His sheepish demeanor in front of the crowd showed how nervous he was about public speaking.
He felt sheepish asking for help on something he should have known how to do.
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